FEMA Releases $87.1 Million To Help New York State
Release Date: March 27, 2003
Release Number: 1391-203
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New York, NY -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) obligated an additional $87.1 million to the state of New York to help the city of New York continue its long-term recovery from the World Trade Center (WTC) attack. With the new grants announced today, the total funding obligated through FEMA's Public Assistance program is $2.24 billion. The total obligated FEMA dollars to date is $5.85 billion.
"President Bush promised that rebuilding lower Manhattan would be a priority for the federal government," said Michael D. Brown, acting under secretary for the Emergency Preparedness and Response directorate of the Department of Homeland Security. "FEMA will continue to make good on that promise by working closely with the state and the city to fund these important projects."
The grantees in this round of federal funding include:
New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) - $56.80 million
- $38,750,000 for debris removal contract work at the WTC complex and surrounding facilities. It also includes costs associated with contract closeout.
- $11,500,000 for debris removal contract management services.
- $3,068,016 for costs of insurance coverage obtained by DDC for debris removal operations.
- $1,812,232 for costs associated with building and maintaining a temporary elevated pedestrian walkway from Church St. to the existing south pedestrian bridge across West St. The walkway allows pedestrian access to the World Financial Center complex in Battery Park City.
- $1,672,731 for temporary medical facilities at the WTC debris removal site, including trailers complete with medical staff, equipment and supplies.
New York City Police Department (NYPD) - $19.17 million
- $17,111,220 for emergency protective measures (overtime labor costs) related to NYPD emergency search and rescue, security and public safety work at the WTC site.
- $2,066,596 for protective measure cost-adjustments (overtime labor) associated with the WTC response.
New York City Fire Department (FDNY) - $6.48 million
- $4,448,430 for emergency protective measures (overtime labor costs) related to managing search, rescue and recovery operations at the WTC site.
- $2,038,597 for continued equipment testing, cleaning and decontaminating vehicles and fire apparatus from dust and debris resulting from the WTC collapse.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) - $2.57 million
- $2,578,036 for the repair and replacement of water mains damaged as a result of the collapse of the WTC.
New York City Department of Business Services (DBS) - $2.11 million
- $2,115,996 for costs associated the temporary relocation of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from 75 Park Place to 59 Maiden Lane and the subsequent return to the Park Place offices, which were damaged in the collapse of the WTC complex.
"These funds are crucial to restoring the economic vitality of New York City," Governor George E. Pataki said. "I would like to thank President Bush and Undersecretary Brown for their continuing support of New York State and New Yorkers."
The grants are funded through the FEMA/State of New York Public Assistance Program. President Bush authorized FEMA to pay for 100 percent of the program costs following his disaster declaration after the Sept. 11 tragedy. Public Assistance reimburses government agencies and certain non-profits providing a government-like service for eligible disaster-related damages and costs not covered by insurance.
Among the categories eligible for reimbursement are the repair or restoration of damaged public facilities, debris removal and emergency protective measures.
Last Modified: Friday, 28-Mar-2003 08:50:03